Lake Area Recovery Center (LARC) is a private nonprofit organization based in Ashtabula, Ohio, focused on preventing and treating substance use disorders. Certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, it provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs, supporting clients toward lasting recovery and improved well-being. Its services include outpatient addiction recovery programs, intensive outpatient care, mental health day treatment, case management, specialized therapies, and relapse prevention programs.

LARC also offers residential treatment centers for men and women, recovery housing for both, medication-assisted treatment, and specialty drug court programs, including recovery, felony, family, and mental health courts. Additional offerings include a driver intervention program and support for clients’ families, friends, and employers. Through locations in Ashtabula and Jefferson, LARC serves people seeking help with alcohol or drug addiction.

The organization is CARF certified and is financed through self-pay and third-party reimbursement where possible. It encourages people seeking recovery support to contact its team for information and guidance